Dom talks with Geoff FitzGerald and his grandson Alex from Maungahau Lodge about their upcoming fundraiser for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Geoff's two accidents on farm which required the services of the rescue helicopter and the time Miss Korea came to stay... 

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Dom talks with Geoff FitzGerald and his grandson Alex from Maungahau Lodge about their upcoming fundraiser for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Geoff's two accidents on farm which required the services of the rescue helicopter and the time Miss Korea came to stay...&nbsp;
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For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.
For more rural news and updates, head to <a href="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a>

Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.

REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

Geoff & Alex FitzGerald - Near misses, fundraising & Miss Korea

Dom talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required.

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Dom talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

New rules to mitigate effects of forestry slash - Elizabeth Heeg

Dom talks with Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards.

Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

Major facial eczema breakthrough - Bevan Weir

Bevan Weir

Elizabeth Heeg

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards... And he talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required.

Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards... And he talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

Geoff & Alex FitzGerald - Near misses, fundraising & Miss Korea

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